How To Ride

Riding with Drift Cycle couldn't be easier! Below is a step by step guide on how to rent, a visual model of the bike features, and instructions on how to end your rental.

1. DOWNLOAD THE APP

Download the Drift Cycle app and set up your account. This includes a payment method, phone number and email.

IMPORTANT: Enable Bluetooth permissions when setting up the app to seamlessly lock and unlock your bike!

Download App on Apple

Download App on Android

2. Locate a Drift cycle station

Locate Drift Cycle stations easily using the map feature in the app or visit the station page on our website. You can pause your ride anywhere, but bikes must be returned to a Drift station to end your rental.

Rentals available daily from 5 AM to 10 PM—happy riding!

3. Scan the QR Code

Select the QR code scanner located at the bottom of the map and scan the QR code on the back of the basket. You can also select "Enter Manually?" and enter the four digit code is located to the right of the QR code.

Heads up!

A $5 hold will be placed after a rental starts. The hold will be released after completion of the rental, and you'll only be charged the actual rental cost.
After a rental starts, there is a 3-minute grace period incase there is issues with the bike. You will not be charged for any rentals that end in this grace period.

4. Enjoy the ride, Return to a station, & end your rental

Bikes can be returned to any Drift Cycle station. Lock must be manually locked! Learn how to end your rental here, or follow the instructions in the app.

Bike Safety

How to Redeem a Promo Code

Need help with your rental?

Call or text 608-492-3474 to talk to a Drift Share team member or check out the FAQ page.

How to End your rental

Slide "End ride"

2. Slide the grey lever down

3. Wrap the cable securely around the rack

4. Insert the pin into the lock until it clicks

5. Take a photo of the parked bike in the app to end the rental

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Troubleshooting

There is a time limit on when you can push down the grey lever after you slide to end ride. If the grey lever does not go down, try sliding to end ride again.

If there is a problem with your phone or the app where you cannot slide to end ride, press the black button on the right side of the lock and continue with the rest of the steps. Contact Drift support if you are not able to further end your ride.

Encounter an Issue?

Call 608-492-3474

or check out the FAQ page!